Well, well, well: An innocent policeman keeping his hands behind his back while two women sporting peacock feathers dance around him, Yes sir: Bearded policeman puts his hands around the exposed waist of a colorful performer to both his and her delightWhen two performers started bumping and grinding next to railing at the Notting Hill Carnival today, this policeman clearly thought the best thing to do was keep a very watchful eye on them. And no, that middle-distance stare isn't fooling anyone.
Meanwhile, a fellow officer also got in on the action as he put his arms around two more scantily clad revellers. And unlike his colleague, he couldn't resist a huge smile. Dancers dressed in colourful plumage and bejewelled bikinis made their way through the streets of west London today as hundreds of thousands of people watched the annual festivities.
A young woman holding a drink bends over on the road while a policeman stands behind her on the curb with his arms out
'Low, low, low, low': A dancer sporting flip-flops and hot pants writhes up against an officer who responds with a knee-dropEllo, ello, ello: A policeman performs his duty by keeping a close watch on two Notting Hill Carnival participants not wearing much clothing
Meanwhile, a fellow officer also got in on the action as he put his arms around two more scantily clad revellers. And unlike his colleague, he couldn't resist a huge smile
It doesn't always take much to get people into the swing of things as this happy officer shows
Performers at the Notting Hill Carnival today as the annual event reaches its climax
Members of the Paraiso School of Samba prepare to perform at the massive street party in West London todayAs the smell of jerk chicken and the sound of steel drums filled the air, the capital was treated to day two of Europe's biggest street party. And not even the occasional downpour could dampen the spirits of those who came to watch, and take part.
Rows of African food stalls, dance stages and sound systems will line the route of the vibrant procession with a number of after-parties keeping the carnival fever pumping until the early hours.
The 'Queen' on the Paraiso School of Samba's float prepares to perform, along with some 'guardsmen'Although some showers are predicted, forecasters said London will be mainly dry with sunny spells throughout the day.
Yesterday, young performers with huge grins, covered in feathers, jewels and waving flags, danced their way along the sunny route to the sound of steel drums and calypso music to cheers from huge crowds.
Bringing some sparkle to the Bank Holiday with fluorescent yellow feathers and a dazzling gold dress
High-fives all round: Crazy costumes are celebrated between friends as they parade around West London's famously gentrified streets
Dressed for the occasion: A young carnival-goer prepares to perform in front of thousands
The beat of Notting Hill Carnival is intoxicating for the huge crowds that have attended every year since it began in 1965
Festival-goers attending the Notting Hill Carnival fill Labroke Grove in west London
Samba dancers psyche themselves up before they perform in front of hundreds of thousands of spectatorssource: dailymail
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